BA Law and Politics
What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 93%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Law and Politics at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £42,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Law and Politics at University of Stirling do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Law and Politics at University of Stirling?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Law and Politics at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
Does BA Law and Politics at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Law and Politics at University of Stirling?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.